2000 V40 childproof lock removal advice.

Bradrhoads · Mar 2nd, 2022, 19:11

The rear windows on my 2000 V40 will not operate when using the switches on the rear doors - much like what occurs when the childproof switch is on. Unfortunately, turning the childproof switch off does not make those rear window switches operate. I suspect my childproof lock switch (see photo) is bad. Any suggestions on how I can access/pull that switch from the center console between the front seats? Thanks!!

Joseph Martin · Mar 3rd, 2022, 00:09

I believe that the full switch pack will need to be removed, as far as I remember it 'clips' into place. A thin bladed article, such as a butter knife, or a trim removal tool (available online) should be able to get it out. It is possible that your switch has dirty contacts.

Off topic, but I notice that you have a very rare pop-out cupholder in the dash. Never seen one in the flesh!

Bradrhoads · Mar 3rd, 2022, 17:57

Huh. That makes sense Joseph. Clips are probably in the front or back of that switch panel. Yes, I too suspected dirty contacts. I manipulated the switches a bunch with no result. I was thinking that childproof switch might be bad. I was going to connect that circuit - just take that switch out of the equation. See if those rear up/down buttons work then. I'm open to any suggestions Joseph. That pop-out cupholder is rare you say? I'll take care not to bust it.

Mar 3rd, 2022, 00:09	#2
Joseph Martin Master Member Last Online: Today 10:04 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Rothesay, Isle of Bute	I believe that the full switch pack will need to be removed, as far as I remember it 'clips' into place. A thin bladed article, such as a butter knife, or a trim removal tool (available online) should be able to get it out. It is possible that your switch has dirty contacts. Off topic, but I notice that you have a very rare pop-out cupholder in the dash. Never seen one in the flesh! __________________ CURRENT 340, 360 GLE, 440 GLT, 440 TD, 460 CD (x2), 850 T-5 (x3), 850 TDI, V40 Sport Lux, V40 1.8 S, C70 GT 2.0T PREVIOUS S40 1.6 (x2); 440 1.6i

Mar 3rd, 2022, 17:57	#3
Bradrhoads New Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2022 02:45 Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Huntington Beach	Huh. That makes sense Joseph. Clips are probably in the front or back of that switch panel. Yes, I too suspected dirty contacts. I manipulated the switches a bunch with no result. I was thinking that childproof switch might be bad. I was going to connect that circuit - just take that switch out of the equation. See if those rear up/down buttons work then. I'm open to any suggestions Joseph. That pop-out cupholder is rare you say? I'll take care not to bust it.

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